Archive · 15 Aug 2026
Global Salute To India: Burj Khalifa Lights Up In Tricolour
India celebrated its 80th Independence Day on Saturday, August 15.
On this special day, a very tall building in Dubai called the Burj Khalifa shone in the colours of India's flag.
The Indian flag has three colours: saffron, white, and green.
The world's tallest building lit up in these colours to say 'Happy Independence Day' to India.
The Indian national anthem played while light effects danced on the building.
Many Indian people live in Dubai and the United Arab Emirates, so they felt happy and close to home.
People all over the world shared pictures and videos of the glowing building on social media.
The display also showed the friendship between India and the United Arab Emirates.
On the same day, India's leader, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, raised the Indian flag at a famous fort called the Red Fort.
India became free from British rule 79 years ago, so this day is very special for all Indians.
Dubai's Burj Khalifa, the world's tallest building, was illuminated in saffron, white and green on August 15 for India's 80th Independence Day.
The display featured light effects and the Indian national anthem, turning the landmark into a giant canvas celebrating India's national pride.
The annual gesture is a much-awaited moment for thousands of Indian expatriates in Dubai, offering a strong sense of connection to home.
The display highlighted the close ties between India and the United Arab Emirates and visuals were shared widely on social media.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi unfurled the national flag at the historic Red Fort in New Delhi and delivered the traditional Independence Day address.
- Who
- Indians in India and the UAE, Indian expatriates in Dubai, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who unfurled the flag at the Red Fort.
- What
- The Burj Khalifa in Dubai was illuminated in the colours of the Indian Tricolour with light effects and the national anthem to mark India's 80th Independence Day.
- When
- Saturday, August 15, 2026.
- Where
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates, with celebrations also at the Red Fort in New Delhi, India.
- Why
- To honour India's Independence Day, celebrate Indian national pride, and symbolise the close friendship between India and the United Arab Emirates.
- Occasion
- India's 80th Independence Day
- Date
- Saturday, August 15, 2026
- Landmark
- Burj Khalifa, Dubai - world's tallest building
- Display colours
- Saffron, white and green (Indian Tricolour)
- Display features
- Light effects and the Indian national anthem
- Years since independence
- 79 years since independence from British colonial rule
- Prime Minister's address
- Narendra Modi unfurled the flag and addressed the nation at the Red Fort, New Delhi
- Significance
- Symbolic gesture of friendship between India and the UAE